Thankfully, this sturdy dolly stand from Oxford has a few neat features to alleviate that issue. Firstly, the arms that cradle the fork legs have rubber pads to prevent scratching, providing an opportunity to get them settled first without risking damage to paintwork. They're spring-loaded, too, locating the pads positively under the fork ends so they don't slip out. Make no mistake: this is a heavy duty, professional bike mount, that will last for years and years. Yes, it’s expensive, but if you’re a daily mechanic, working on lots of different bikes, then it’s undoubtedly worth paying the extra money for the Park Tools mount. I’m 5 ft 8 but the stand won’t go nearly high enough to practice stood up, also the top is a bit wonky. On the other hand it’s really light and good to use for gigs."

The best keyboard stands come in a variety of styles, literally from A to Z, but which one is right for you? The ones on our list fall into five main categories:Likewise, stands like the IceToolz or even the Topeak Flash Stand are half way houses that are going to be frustrating to use and will ultimately be replaced by a proper stand! Christmas tree size: Tree stands should clearly state what type (real or artificial) and size of Christmas tree they can accommodate in terms of both height and trunk diameter. For instance, if your tree is 7.5 feet tall with a 5-inch-wide trunk, a compatible stand might say it fits trees 6 to 8 feet tall with trunks between 4 and 6 inches in diameter. Though you might be able to eyeball it based on the height of your ceiling, it's best to measure your tree before buying a stand.

This tree stand holds up to 2 and a half gallons of water (the most on this list), and there's a handy water-level indicator that tells you when to refill it. The opening for adding water is somewhat small, though, so you'll probably need a watering can with a narrow spout to prevent spills. The Tree Genie isn't the most decorative, but it's also not an eyesore. Place a tree skirt around the base, and you'll be good to go. Easy to install, my daughter installed it by herself! It’s made of metal. It looks strong. The details are well handled. The height adjustment is also suitable for flute playing. The music stand is very strong and durable!"

Tree stands aren't typically conversation pieces, but this one is in a league of its own. Made by Danish designer Fritz Hansen, the Stella Christmas Tree Base flaunts an eight-pointed star, which makes it not only beautiful to look at but also incredibly sturdy. It's crafted from FSC-certified wood, meaning the timber was sourced from responsibly managed forests in line with Forest Stewardship Council sustainability criteria. If you’ve never looked at bike repair stands before, then the first thing that might surprise you are the prices. They're expensive! I found this to be very sturdy and able to take a few stands in terms of weight and is lightweight in that it doesn’t add to that weight. my only fault is that it is not wide enough to take the bases of my heavy duty stands, so i had to have them poking out of the top and could not zip it up fully for weather proofing. It fits a couple of the stand tops/tables (where I place my books) comfortably. I’m still quite happy with the bag though."

A-frame stands work great for housing multiple instruments, good for storage or display purposes - we found stands in this style capable of holding six synths at a time. So if you have a lot of vintage synths in a project studio, for example, and don’t necessarily need to play them all that often, A-frames are a good way to go.I’m going to divide those looking for a bike repair stand into two distinct groups: weekend and daily mechanics. So how good is it? Well, The Bike Hand bench mount has pretty much the same advantages and disadvantages as the YC-100BH floor stand, to be honest. With no instructions and screw already fitted into the tilting mechanism, I’ve had to force the tray into the part and still not 100% correct fit, just had to make do with it but other than that the stand itself is very good” And it should also provide a more elegant user experience, which is important if you’re lifting bikes in and out of the stand every day. Solid and well put together but obviously what you gain with quality you lose with weight. Bag is ok but thin. Not sure how long it will last but I’m pleased with the stand."

A brilliant,sturdy,good quality stand. Great value for money. It’s totally different from the music stands I used to use in school. My daughter loves it,and my music pupils do too." Make sure that the stand you’re looking at is extendable enough height-wise to cover what you want to use it for. A short stand might be fine for a cellist, for example, but not so good if you’re a tall violin virtuoso who likes to perform while standing! It’s better to spend a little bit more to get something that’s going to last many years. If you’re a weekend mechanic, you don’t need a professional repair stand. It’s OK to buy a stand that uses some plastic components, as long as it’s high quality plastic!I’ve had this for a good while now - extremely useful in the studio for both sheet music. I’ve had it on a few mic stands and it adapts to all of them." There’s also the weight to consider – you don’t want your expensive and delicate instruments plummeting to the ground, so be sure the stand you go for is strong enough to accommodate the total load capacity. How much legroom do you need? Some bike stands are specifically designed for heavier bikes and we’ll look at them later. Height Adjustments This is certainly the best music stand I have ever come across at this price. It’s very strong and sturdy and will not fall over even when raised to a high position. I am over 6 feet high and I can stand comfortably with this model and that’s not at it’s highest position."